《Clayface》Industry Screening Reactions Hail DCU Film as Standout
First reactions from industry screenings praised the R-rated DCU film Clayface for its body horror, visual effects and lead performance by Tom Rhys Harries.
First reactions from industry screenings for the DCU film Clayface have surfaced, with those in attendance hailing it as one of the best DCU projects by a landslide, according to movieweb.com.
Directed by James Watkins, Clayface stars Tom Rhys Harries as Matt Hagen, a rising actor who is disfigured in a brutal attack and undergoes an experimental medical treatment that turns his flesh into living clay. The screenplay was shaped by Mike Flanagan alongside Hossein Amini, and the film carries an R rating with a runtime of 108 minutes.
Reactions highlighted the film's body horror elements, its visual effects and Harries's performance, with some comparing the project to Sam Raimi's Darkman and David Cronenberg's The Fly.
DCU Slate and Release
Clayface is set as the DCU's final theatrical release of 2026, with a release date of October 23, 2026. It follows Superman and Supergirl as the third film in the DCU.
James Gunn and Peter Safran, who produced the film alongside Lynn Harris and Matt Reeves, had previously unveiled the DCU roadmap dubbed Chapter One: Gods and Monsters.
快速问答
When does Clayface release in theaters?
Clayface is scheduled for release on October 23, 2026, as the DCU's final theatrical release of that year.
Who stars in Clayface?
Tom Rhys Harries plays Matt Hagen / Clayface in the film, which is directed by James Watkins.
What is Clayface rated?
Clayface is rated R and has a runtime of 108 minutes.